The Prime Minister confirmed the first disbursement of 10,000 baht will start tomorrow, September 25, without addressing questions regarding the transfer of shares to her sister. The Minister of Digital Economy and Society assured that vulnerable groups can check their eligibility for the aid via the government app, with no issues expected.
On September 24, at 10:00 a.m. at Government House, Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra confirmed that the rollout of the 10,000 baht cash boost project would occur as intended on September 25. When asked about delays in implementing a 400 baht minimum wage by October 1, she indicated that further discussions are necessary and expressed her commitment to achieving this goal by the end of the year.
When questioned about the transfer of shares from the company Prama Mahusuri Property Co., Ltd. to Namthip Shinawatra Khunakarvong, her sister, the Prime Minister acknowledged the inquiry but refrained from answering.
On the same day, certain Cabinet members, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Deputy Minister of Commerce, were reported absent from the meeting.
Prasert Chantharungthong, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Economy and Society, stated that 36 million citizens have registered on the government app to verify their eligibility to receive the financial aid, specifically targeting 14.5 million vulnerable individuals in the first phase. He assured that the system is functioning smoothly and emphasized that technical issues concerning payment systems do not affect the app’s functionality for checking eligibility.
This article was rewritten from a Thairath’s news article.
